worker

Ag News

USDA ERS releases 2022 Rural America at a Glance report

James Davis, research agricultural economist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, discussed the ERS’ Rural America at a Glance report during a recent webinar. Read More

Ag News, David Murray

Fourth rail union rejects deal—rail strike imminent

Crops

US Department of Labor announces final rule to improve H-2A visa program



H-2A seasonal worker program has expanded over time

Concerns grow over potential for national railroad strike

Rail companies, union negotiators reach tentative agreement

Gov. Laura Kelly establishes Office of Registered Apprenticeship

Davis: Farmers need to understand effects of labor regs, immigration, shrinking worker pool on farm-to-table cycle

  • By By Will Clark, U of A System Division of Agriculture

Deere employees ratify agreements, end strike

Deere & Company workers strike at 14 facilities across U.S.

National datasets fall short in capturing agricultural production deaths